You're familiar with the story of Ruth and Naomi. What a beautiful illustration of an older woman mentoring a younger woman. Ruth committed to following Naomi, her mother-in-law, out of her home country of Moab and into new territory. Ruth literally sat at Naomi's feet and learned from her about Naomi's people. Naomi's God. Naomi's ways. And Naomi willingly embraced Ruth's desire to learn.
Boaz, the owner of the field in which Ruth gleaned, and a close relative of Naomi, was well aware of their situation. He had heard about this Moabitess woman - Ruth - who had so honored her mother-in-law that she left her homeland and all that was familiar. He noticed that Ruth was working diligently in the field - in probably hot, dirty, and physically demanding labor - and that she was literally providing food for Naomi through this labor.
Our mentees and our mentors are laboring "in the field" - the mentees yearning to learn from their mentors, and the mentors willingly setting aside time, energy and resources to teach their mentees.
Boaz's blessing to Ruth is so appropriate for you all. Take it with you today and meditate on God's blessing for you.
May the Lord reward you for your work, and your wages be full from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge. (Ruth 2:12)
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